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KHEAA-Administered Programs

Early Childhood Development Scholarship

The scholarship provides financial aid to Kentucky students pursuing one of the following:

Child Development Associate Credential.

Associate’s degree in early childhood education.

Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary early childhood education or a related program approved by the Early Childhood Development Authority.

Kentucky Early Childhood Development Director’s Certificate.

Student must:

Be a Kentucky resident.

Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.

Be enrolled no more than 9 credit hours per term in the scholarship program curriculum at a participating school pursuing one of the approved credentials.

Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Be employed at least 20 hours weekly in a participating early childhood facility or be employed as a preschool associate teacher in a state‐funded pre‐school program.

Not be eligible for state or federal training funds through Head Start, a public preschool program, or First Steps.

Have no unpaid financial obligation to KHEAA or to any other Title IV program.

Agree to a service commitment based on the credential pursued.

Award:

Up to $1,800 per award year, not to exceed tuition charged by the school.